Overnight Direct Support Professional - Make a Difference

Hope Haven, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance coverage

Life Insurance – 15,000 term

403B Retirement Plan with 8% match

Flex Spending

Supplemental benefits: dental, vision,

PTO

FMLA

Partnership educational benefits

Dayforce Wallet pay

Job summary

Hope Haven, Inc. in George, Iowa, seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for overnight shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) to assist clients in achieving personal goals and daily living activities.

The role emphasizes completing service plans, documenting care, and promoting safety within a supportive team environment. The DSP will help with hygiene, meals, transportation, and community engagement while ensuring physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma)
• Good written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Valid driver’s license required
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards
• Reliable transportation
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to individuals as identified in the service plan and assure individual’s physical and mental needs are being cared for, which may include hygiene, bathing/showering, toileting, escort, transition time, and mealtime assistance
• Teach self-control and self-management skills in accordance with departmental training
• Complete documentation requirements (client logs, charts) as determined by the Service Plan and regulations at the end of the shift or within 24 hours with supervisor approval
• Support individuals in developing and carrying out a daily schedule of activities tailored to meet the needs of the person being supported
• Assist individuals in arranging necessary appointments and transportation as needed and assure the appropriate documentation has been completed
• Promote personal safety and safety measures among team and clients being supported. Follow all safety procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Judgment and decision making

Reliable transportation

Background checks clearance

Proof of insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Hope Haven, Inc. in George, Iowa, seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for overnight shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) to assist clients in achieving personal goals and daily living activities.

The role emphasizes completing service plans, documenting care, and promoting safety within a supportive team environment. The DSP will help with hygiene, meals, transportation, and community engagement while ensuring physical, emotional, and social needs are met.